The Essential Surface Design Toolbox
Fall Lecture Series
Just a quick note to say how thrilled I am with this first lecture.
I’ve watched it twice now, and am fairly bursting with ideas. Your presentation is so clear and so thorough; I can’t imagine how much time it took you to create this wonderful lesson.
So thank you very, very much.
- Joan B.
Water-based Resists
Tuesday September 16th, 2025 2:00-3:30 PM
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Learning how to use simple and inexpensive water-based resists like glue, flour, and soy wax expands the surface design options, whether your preferred medium is dye, paint or a combination of both. In this entertaining and informative lecture I will introduce you to each of these products in addition to what is available commercially.
Simple products. Stunning results.
Behind the Scenes with Fiber Reactive Dyes
Tuesday October 14th, 2025 2:00-3:30 PM
A basic working knowledge of fiber reactive dyes is a good thing and you can accomplish alot with very little real understanding. But there is so much more! In this lecture I will take you behind the scenes and explain aspects of the dyes you may never have known before. I will also share numerous experiments done by students of my Mastery Program from 2009 - 2019 – each of which was designed to explore how the dyes “work” at a deeper level.
You may already know a lot about MX dyes, but come along with me.
This is a great refresher and reminder, in addition to sharing explorations that will expand your understanding of these versatile and remarkable dyes!
Using Discharging Agents Safely and Effectively
Tuesday September 30th, 2025 2:00-3:30 PM
Removing dye color with bleach, DeColourant, Thiox or Rit Color remover is seductive. The shadow and light effect can greatly enhance a rather blah length of cloth!
But these products deserve respect. Each can be hazardous to your health. In this essential guide to discharging I will explain each of the possible products and walk through how to use them safely while achieving exciting results.
All About Black
Tuesday October 28th, 2025 2:00-3:30 PM
Black is an essential contributor to lots of fiber and mixed media pieces. In this lecture I will talk about the best practices for dyeing true black on cloth, and then introduce a broader discussion into black pigments, paints, acrylic inks and India Ink.
I’ll end with a discussion about how to use black effectively in your work, whether it is stitching, mixed media or art quilting.
The Rolling Stones had it right – Paint it Black!
What people are saying
Thank you Jane!
These lectures are really wonderful. It is so good to see your examples and I love your teaching style.
— Carole F.